NTC, telcos and amateur and civic radio groups offer “Libreng Text at Tawag” assistance to Marawi City evacuees

In line with President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration last 17 October 2017 that Marawi City has been liberated from terrorist influence and DND Secretary Delfin Lorenzana’s announcement last 23 October 2017 that combat operation in the City had been terminated, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued Office Order 179-10-2017 last 30 October 2017 instructing its Regional Office in Cagayan de Oro City, headed by its director, Engr. Teodoro Buenavista, Jr.,  to offer “Libreng Text at Tawag” services in evacuation centers for a period of seven (7) calendar days starting 31 October 2017. The “Libreng Text at Tawag” services were located in five (5) evacuation centers in Iligan City:  Kanaway Evacuation Center, Tibanga;...

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KAMIKAZEE rocks MSU MARAWI

The famous Kamikazee Band will have a concert tomorrow, September 17, 2011, 6:00 o'clock in the evening at the Dimaporo Gymnasium, Mindanao State University, Marawi City. This is organized by MSU in coordination with the Office of the Provincial Governor as part of its Golden Jubilee celebration.  Kamikazee, is one of the most explosive pop-rock band in the Philippines. KAMIKAZEEis made up of 5 members. Jay Contreraswas the Lead Vocalist while doing his own maneuvers, Jomal Linaowas the second vocalist and on Guitars, Led Zeppelin Tuyay on Guitars also, Jason "Puto" Astete with the Bass and Allan "Bords" Burdeos with the drums. They were bonded with same interest and fun for music...

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One Chance: One Great Philippine Festival to Visit

Blessed with 7,107 islands, Philippines is truly a convergence of various cultures. People from different regions have their own ways of celebrating gratitude for great harvest and abundant blessings. These celebrations have been called festivals to give honor to their Patron Saint for the fruitful interventions. This coming October, three festivals await everyone to grace: Hermosa Festival in ZAMBOANGA, Lanzones Festival in CAMIGUIN and MassKara Festival in BACOLOD. I have never been into these places and have always wanted to visit these during festivals. If given a chance to witness one, I would choose Hermosa Festival in ZAMBOANGA.   Why do I want...

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Going Beyond Borders | Singapore

Graduate Education is a learning experience with a higher level of qualifications and expectations. It is undertaken by eager individuals to broaden their knowledge on their field of specialization. The Master in Business Management program of Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) aims primarily to produce competent human resources needed in the management of private and public sector organizations and cooperatives and in the development of new enterprises. One of its thrusts is to expose students to the actual world of business locally and internationally.On July 14, 2011, 9 MBM students together with Prof. Milagros Narido, MBM Coordinator, Dr. Alita Roxas,...

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Tinago Falls Escapade | Iligan City

Iligan is the home of 23 majestic waterfalls, a blessing that makes it to be called as the city of waterfalls. One of the highly visited waterfalls is the enchanting Tinago Falls. “Tinago”is a Filipino term which means hidden. It is suggestive of where it is located and how it can be reached. The Enchanting Beauty of Tinago Falls Going to Tinago Falls is quite a challenging experience especially for first-time goers. You need to hurdle approximately 423 steps to reach the bottom. However, you can set a pace that you are comfortable with by taking a rest before you continue to the next lower levels of the stairs.You can also enjoy the sound of rushing water so pleasing to the ears. You will be excited to move further until...

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